Demand Planner

We are looking for an experienced supply chain demand planner to join our innovating team. The demand planner is responsible for optimizing the flow of inventory through our wholesale supply chain network achieving customer service levels, forecasting accuracy, turns and planned financial goals.

Essential Duties/Accountabilities:

• Manage an inventory portfolio of wholesale goods in the HVAC/R industry location distribution and omni-channels
• Strategic and proactive management of inventory levels, forecasts, order cadence, seasonality and potential supply chain disruptions
• Optimize the balance of system data, forecasting, lead time and other demand drivers to assure inventory is aligned with demand
• Responsible for achieving targeted levels of customer service through active inventory management and in collaboration with distribution/service locations
• Manage and collaborate in an active partnership with the Supplier Community
• Manage/maintain successful partnership with Service Locations – enhances Customer Service aspect
• Embrace continuous improvement techniques to drive attainment of key purchasing metrics - Service level, forecasting accuracy, excess, slow and discontinued inventory management, supplier delivery precision
• Leverage enterprise tools and systems to drive continuous improvement techniques and complete key procurement initiatives, and enhance the performance of the demand planning/inventory strategy functions
• Embrace continuous improvement techniques to drive toward attainment of key purchasing metrics

Key Factors for Success:

• Strong decision making and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong communicator – ability to communicate actively and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Consistent messenger/practitioner of continuous improvement and change management
• Collaboration – ability to work with others/groups that may present an opposing view
• Financial Management – solid comprehension of financial drivers (Gross Margin, Turn, COGs, etc.)
• Good customer service
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and excellent follow-through skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Computer Science or related area, OR equivalent substantive work experience
• 3 years of relevant experience in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning, Replenishment, Forecasting
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to consistently achieve stretch goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment
• High proficiency in utilization of SaaS demand planning/forecasting software applications/data analytics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demand Planning, Forecasting, and/or S&OP with prior experience in systems such as JDA, SAP, E3, Blue Ridge
• Experience in a distribution environment
• Supply Chain Certification